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Offline Monicaschild over 4 years ago

I had breast cancer 13 years ago.

All was dealt with was aggressive

I choose not to take tamoxifen after it made me feel so crap all the time.

At the weekend I had a sharp pain under my bra strap in the centre of my back. It was excruciating.

It is still really sore now.

I also have a pain in my hip joint and down right leg.

I am scared this is lung cancer or some sort of spread.

But feel stupid calling the GP.

Any thoughts.

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CRUK Nurse Celene over 4 years ago

Hello and thanks for your post
It's not unusual for most people who've had a previous cancer diagnosis to worry about a possible recurrence when they develop new symptoms. This is understandable, but symptoms can be caused by lots of different things, and it doesn't always mean that something sinister is going on.
Having said this, it’s best to get checked just to be on the safe side. So do make an appointment to see your GP. They will assess you and decide if you need to have any further tests.
I hope everything turns out to be okay. Give us a ring if you want to talk anything over. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.
Best wishes,
Celene
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CRUK Nurse Celene over 4 years ago

Hello and thanks for your post
It's not unusual for most people who've had a previous cancer diagnosis to worry about a possible recurrence when they develop new symptoms. This is understandable, but symptoms can be caused by lots of different things, and it doesn't always mean that something sinister is going on.
Having said this, it’s best to get checked just to be on the safe side. So do make an appointment to see your GP. They will assess you and decide if you need to have any further tests.
I hope everything turns out to be okay. Give us a ring if you want to talk anything over. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.
Best wishes,
Celene
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Offline Monicaschild over 4 years ago in reply to CRUK Nurse Celene

Muscle skeletal issue gp said. Take painkillers and see how it is this time next week.
He said it would be very unlikely for this to be a place where the cancer would spread too.
(so me readinf stuff on Internet hasn't helped) what a surprise

Thank you for your response x
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